Rewarding mahi - help people to find and keep work in WellingtonFull-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pmExtra annual leave + wellbeing days + subsidies for kid's holiday programmesCreate work connections &support people to live their dreams through finding & keeping employment.Build & maintain relationships with stakeholdersKia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei,Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Sastrikal, Namaste, Salam and warmgreetings to you. We love to create work connections to help people livetheir dreams.About usWorkwise has been operating formore than 20 years across the country helping people to find and keepwork. We are part of the Wise Group, and collectively we are one of thelargest providers of mental health and wellbeing services in New Zealand. We improve lives by creating fresh possibilities. To find out more headto www.wisegroup.co.nzAbout the roleWorkwise employment consultants /kairapu turanga mahi have a really unique job. They work with people /tangata whai mahi who are facing personal or health challenges and help them tofind and keep work. In this role, you will work closely with peopleaccessing community mental health and addictions support, social services,government agencies, training providers and employers. So you'll beworking with people and their whanau, who have a range of backgrounds, culturesand experiences.This is a permanent full-time roleworking Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (flexi-time), based in CentralWellington.About youYou'll have great people skills andbe able to easily interact and engage with anyone. Cultural competence isessential in this role and we particularly encourage Maori and Pacific peopleto apply.You'll have:The ability to build relationships and achieve results for peopleA love of being part of a team but the ability to confidently work independentlyThe ability to think quickly and problem-solve effectivelyExperience working in the social service, addiction, youth, mental health, disability, employment, career development or other sectors that focus on improving people's lives. Lived experience is also valued.It is preferred that applicantshold the New Zealand Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or arecognised equivalent. Alternatively, you can commence free study towardsthis within six months of starting your employment. We offer significantsupport to complete this study, please feel free to contact us to discuss thisfurther.What we offerWe will support you by ensuring youhave the tools needed to be successful, including access to a laptop, car andmobile phone. We also offer good opportunities for training and development.Other benefits include:5% employer Kiwisaver contributions5 weeks of annual leave after 12 months of employment2 paid wellbeing days annuallyHealthNow card - $250 annually towards health and wellbeingIncome continuance plan, Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance planA wide range of discounts through our employee discounts app, Southern Cross, Specsavers and moreApplications close: 20 May 2024. Please note, this advertmay close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.Contact: Spencer Kendall – General Manager on 027 7067718 if you have any questions.For further information, visit ourwebsite https://www.workwise.org.nz/Workwise is committed to healthylifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment.All new appointees require background checking. Note: The Clean Slate Act doesnot apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside sevenyears) in your application.COVID-19 vaccination is mandatoryfor all Workwise frontline workers (two primary doses and at least one boosteris required) due to close contact with vulnerable individuals and COVID-19risks.#J-18808-Ljbffr
